Life — August 26, 1926 — page 37: what you’re looking at

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fary > fir } the ssn and nside cted risis dson Ne- can’t now. by J. ast ether d by the Aletter from the Travel Contest Winner | (Howard Hosmer, of 1910 Kalorama Road, Wash- ington, D. C., won first prize in Live’s recent Travel Contest. This prize consists of a trip to Europe, with all expenses paid, for two people. The trip may be taken any time before July 13, 1927. Mr. Hosmer has indicated that he will not take advantage of the prize until next spring.) To sue Eprror or Lire, Sir: I was completely overwhelmed with surprise and pleasure at hearing that I had been awarded first prize in Lire’s Travel Contest, and I am still pinching myself. I can not adequately express to you and your staff my deep thanks for making it possible for me to win this extremely generous prize. When I first read of the contest, the idea appealed to me, and as Mrs. Hosmer and Mary Edith, aged 11 months, were going away for the summer, I realized that it would afford an occupation for some loncly hours. It served admirably for that, and also stim- ulated we to read some interesting bits of history, so that I should have felt amply compensated without any priz To reply to the inquiries in your letter, I am a lawyer, at present in Government service, being an examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission. In common with a considerable number of other examiners I am en- gaged in assisting the commission in various problems, mostly having to do with freight rates. It is part of my job to look out for twisted facts, and perhaps I have thereby developed a sort of suspicion which helped me in this contest. As to my war record, it is scarcely worth mentioning. I spent a year in the A. E. F., going over as a buck private doughboy. I spent about a month in and near the front line in a quiet sector, which was rather pleas- ant, at least in retrospect. Later, when it was found that I could use a typewriter, I was sent to G. H. Q. at Chaumont. All of the places mentioned in my essay I visited at one time or another while I was in the arr and have ever since looked forward to seeing them again under different conditions. Until yesterday the realiza- tion of that dream seemed very remote. Incidentally, I imagine the trip over in a cabin of a French liner will be quite different from one in a hammock in the hold of a British transport with the ports sealed. My traveling companion will, of course, be Mrs. Hos- mer. She has more than earned the trip by listening with polite patience to reminiscences of my previous tour, illustrated only by a varied assortment of post- card pictures. The date of our departure will be left to Mary Edith. Gratefully yours, Howarp Hosmer. Modern Statistics NE car for every six persons. One radio for every eight families. One phonograph for every seven families. One washing machine for every five families. One vacuum sweeper for every four families. Five installment accounts for cach family. ] OTOR buses are now carrying passengers across the Arabian Desert, but American tourists complain that there isn’t a single roadside sign to make the Journey interesting. MEL: Pt Piadetrs, Syste, Gi EG tani The cruise of the magnificent 20,000-ton Nees teed Cunard S.S"ScyrHia” 5% Aamuel CuisedeLure lessin: Jan. 26, 1927 Limited to 400 Guests “Scythia” to the Mediterranean, under special charter, has become an annual classic. In every respect it is unsurpassed. Hot and cold running water in every cabin. Pre-arranged shore excursions at every port included in the rate. Finest hotels and the best of every- thing, Unusually long stay, at the height of the season, in Egypt and Palestine. Luxury Craises te the West Indiee by Laxerions “S.S, Veendam”. Stop-over privilege in Eu: without ex- tra cost, returning via S. S. “Aquitania,” “Mauretania,” “Berengaria,” Cunard Line Steamer. Full information on request. Early reservation advisable. Saiings: Jos, Feb. | “FRANK TOURIST CO. (Est. 1875) 542 Fifth Ave., New York 1529 Locust St., Philadelphia 33 Devonshire St., Boston At Bank of America, Los Angeles 582 Market St., San Francisco (Frank Tear Co Weieet Ameren “GOT THE SUNDAY PAPERS?” HOW MANY POUNDS WOULD YOU “YESSIR—ABOUT Like?” comicbooks.com